TROUBLESHOOTING
No dial tone
1.Check that all phone cord connections and AC adapter are securely plugged into the phone, wall jack and electric outlet.
2.Check that the handset batteries are installed properly and are in full power (pages
3.Check that the phone is in the correct dialing mode: tone or pulse (page 27).
4.Plug another phone into the wall jack to make sure your phone service is working.
Nothing appears on the display
1.Check that the handset batteries are installed properly and are in full power.
2.Check that the handset has been turned on (page 24 or 25).
Handset seems to have a short battery life
1.Check the charging contacts
2.Make sure you have installed the correct batteries (Never use alkaline batteries! Only AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries should be used).
3.Consistently short battery life may indicate that the batteries need to be replaced.
No audible ringer
1.Make sure the ringer is not turned off (pages
2.Check the volume level of the ringer (pages
3.Verify the AC adapter is securely plugged into the AC outlet and phone.
4.You may have too many extensions on your line. Try unplugging a few a devices.
Visual ringer and vibrating handset will not activate
1.Make sure the visual ringer and vibrating handset function is turned ON (page 23).
No amplification
1.Check to see if the Amplify button is ON. The red light should be lit (page 21).
2.The AC adapter is required; make sure the AC adapter is plugged into the wall and into appropriate jack on the phone.
Low handset or speaker volume
1. Check the receiver or speaker volume settings (page 33).